Polk Audio T15 Black
Score: 78/100
Polk Audio T50
Score: 76/100Rankings
The Polk Audio T15 is an entry-level bookshelf speaker pair with high sensitivity and magnetic shielding, delivering clear mids and bright highs. Its trade-offs include modest bass extension and potential impedance dips on low-power amps. Ideal for budget-conscious listeners in small rooms who need wall-mountable speakers.
The Polk Audio T50 is a budget-friendly floor-standing tower speaker offering deep bass and clear mids/highs with Dynamic Balance technology. Its low-impedance requirement and basic finish may limit appeal for audiophiles seeking premium build quality. Ideal for small-to-medium rooms where strong bass without a subwoofer is desired.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
— | 40 kHzbest | |
89 dBbest | 89 dBbest | |
— | 150 Wbest | |
8 Ωbest | 8 Ωbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 3.74 kgbest | 9.23 kg |
2best | 1 | |
5 yearsbest | 5 yearsbest | |
1.905 cm | 2.54 cmbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Audio(4) | ||
Frequency Response (kHz) | 0.045-24 kHz | 40 kHz |
Channels | 2 | 1 |
Driver Size (cm) | 1.905 cm | 2.54 cm |
Woofer Size (cm) | 13.335 cm | 16.51 cm |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 3.74 kg | 9.23 kg |
Dimensions (H×W×D) (cm³) | 8320 cm³ | 40296 cm³ |
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Professional reviewers commend the T15's vented enclosure, Dynamic Balance drivers, and high sensitivity, noting that it delivers solid performance for its price and size. However, they also point out measurable bass roll-off and impedance dips that could challenge low-power or less robust amplifiers, and they caution that the ported design may introduce some low-frequency resonance.
Everyday users love the T15 for its surprising bass, clear mids, and easy wall-mounting, often describing it as a budget winner for small rooms. Common complaints focus on the need for a subwoofer to get deep bass, occasional mids muddiness at high volumes, and a preference for speaker stands over shelf placement.
Professional reviewers consistently commend the T50's value proposition, noting its Dynamic Balance technology, silk-dome tweeter, and front-firing passive radiators that together deliver flat on-axis response and deep bass at a low price point. They also appreciate the high efficiency that lets modest amplifiers drive the speakers loudly, though they caution about the 4 ohm minimum impedance and the modest measured sensitivity.
Everyday users praise the T50 for its deep, room-filling bass, ease of driving with basic AVRs, and the immersive soundstage it creates in home-theater setups. Common criticisms focus on the bulky packaging, the basic vinyl finish, and confusion caused by inconsistent spec listings across retailers.
“largest speaker for rears”
“deep, room-filling bass from radiators even at low volumes”
